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Indian MarketExpansion Announcement

Italy's Segafredo Caffè Enters India via Master Franchise with Franchise India Brands, Targets 100 Stores in Three Years

Segafredo Caffè, the Italian coffee chain from the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, is set to enter India through a master franchise partnership with Franchise India Brands Limited, advised by FranGlobal.

The brand plans to open 100 stores across India over the next three years.

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By - FE Bureau

Franchise News Desk

3 September 2026Brand in focus: Segafredo CaffèF&B

Deal Overview

Segafredo Caffè, the Italian coffee chain owned by the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A., has signed a strategic master franchise partnership with Franchise India Brands Limited to enter the Indian market. The transaction was advised by FranGlobal, the international business arm of Franchise India Group.

ParticularDetails
BrandSegafredo Caffè
Parent GroupMassimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A. (Italy)
India PartnerFranchise India Brands Limited
AdvisorFranGlobal
ModelMaster Franchise
Target100 stores in 3 years

Market Context

The entry adds a heritage European espresso brand to India's fast-growing premium café segment, where international and homegrown coffee chains are expanding rapidly across metros and Tier II cities.

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